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Recruitment in barristers’ chambers has entered a particularly turbulent chapter.

With the increasing globalisation of the legal profession, more barristers from Hong Kong and India are joining the UK Bar.

In recent months, we have seen a marked rise in barristers exploring moves between chambers and here at EJR, we have assisted 6 barristers in the last 5 months in a lateral move – a shift that’s becoming hard to ignore. But what’s driving this trend?

Secondments involving members of the UK Bar have become an increasingly important part of the legal market. While historically viewed as a temporary solution to staffing gaps, they are now widely recognised as a strategic tool for law firms, chambers and barristers alike.

The legal landscape is evolving and so too are the ways barristers’ chambers approach recruitment. In an increasingly competitive market, attracting and retaining top legal talent has never been more critical.